Clarence Rotary ClubGeneral Guidelines for Grants

The Clarence Rotary Club awards funds to community, state, national, and international organizations for humanitarian, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes. Funding requests are reviewed and recommended to the Clarence Rotary Board of Directors by the Club’s Advisory Panel. The Advisory Panel reviews all requests to insure compliance with Rotary’s mission. An application must be completed for funding consideration.

The Clarence Rotary Club is looking to fund:

• Capital projects when the funds requested are for an identifiable portion of a project that has high Rotary interest and public profile.

• Unique experiences for individuals or groups that promote Rotary’s mission.

• Humanitarian and charitable efforts at local, national, and international levels.

The Clarence Rotary Club does NOT fund:

• Requests for on-going operating funds or funds for normal repair and maintenance purposes.

• Large private projects where a government entity provides the primary funding.

Grant applications must include the following:

1. Two copies of a completed Clarence Rotary Club grant application with supporting documentation.

2. Demonstration of a clear need for funding.

3. The project must align with Rotary’s mission (see below).

4. The application for the project must provide reasonable assurance of the project’s success and sustainability.

5. A commitment to provide a report of results upon the project’s completion.

6. If the project is intended to last longer than one year, applicant must demonstrate that the project is sustainable after grant funds have been expended.

Funding Considerations:

1. Seed money for new, worthy and effective projects, particularly when resources from others are not forthcoming.

2. Projects which include meaningful personal involvement of Rotarians and their partners in their roles as community volunteers.

3. Projects that build personal values cherished by Rotarians and others, such as high ethical standards, a concern for others, tolerance, a sense of self-worth, and a realization of the importance of working for goodwill and peace.

4. Projects that propose to help satisfy a significant need, which is not yet being adequately met, and has the potential to galvanize Rotary interest and public respect.

5. Projects which impact a large number of people, locally, nationally or internationally.

ROTARY CLUB OF CLARENCE MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Clarence Rotary Club is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. The Clarence Rotary Club is driven by its vision, SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

Clarence Rotary Club Grant ApplicationPlease Print or Type

Name of Organization or Individual:________________________________________________________________ Contact Person:________________________Title:____________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________________ City:______________________________________ State:________________ Zip Code:_____________________ Phone:____________________ Fax:____________________ Website:____________________________________ E-Mail Address________________________________________________________________________________

Purpose of the Grant: (Explain the need for funding, including resulting benefits and impact to the community.) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount Requested: ____________

Total Anticipated Project Cost: ____________

Anticipated Project Start Date: ____________

Anticipated Project Completion Date: ____________

Have you requested funding from other sources? ____________

If so, whom? __________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

Is there an opportunity for Rotarians to participate in this project? ____________

If yes, explain: ________________________________________________________________________________

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What is your plan to secure continued support for this project? __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail Two (2) Copies of the Application to:

Clarence Rotary Club

P.O. Box 159

Clarence, N.Y. 14031